Concept Model of Unproduced Rebel Blockade Runner

Here it is, one of the most famous (and rarely seen) of the unreleased toy prototypes. It appears to be a completely plastic toy and not a cardboard mock-up. This is an overall view, but other details were photographed as well. This would have been part of the Return of the Jedi line but something kept it from being a reality. You can judge the scale of this toy by comparing it to the Luke Bespin figure poised by the radar dish. It surely would have been a fantastic toy, especially when you read all of its functions: Blockade Runner Rebel vehicle from Star Wars and Return of the Jedi. Opening cockpit Manually operated front laser cannons. Escape pod jettisons and accomodates R2-D2 and C-3PO. Moveable radar dish also accomodates one action figure. Battery operated rear cannons and engine lights. Ages 4 and up. Case Pack: 4

Description by:	Chris Georgoulias
Photo:	Gus Lopez, Tim Eckholdt
From the collection of:	Steve Denny, Tim Eckholdt
Country:	United States
Film:	Return of the Jedi
Licensee:	Kenner
Year:	1983
Category:	Prototypes / Product Concepts

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